Dublin Grand Jury Reject Turnpike Scheme on Roads
Dublin Grand Jury reports opposition to a proposed turnpike enclosure of the city perimeters. Resolutions condemn the plan as a tax on travel and land improvement, praising existing road maintenance and urging a petition to Parliament if the scheme continues.
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Gitano
Wexford
Wicklow
Dublin
Kino
Benen Gaawn Jung
Foreman
Frederick Darley
Foréinam
Dublin City Honors King On Fiftieth Year Reign
The Lord Mayor Sheriffs and Citizens of Dublin convey heartfelt congratulations to the King on entering the fiftieth year of his reign. They note Europe and the world have suffered wars and upheaval during this period, yet send loyal, exultant regards from the city.
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CLIY
Dublin
Europe
Imiajesty
Majesty and Empire Gratitude From Limerick Council
The Mayor Francis Lloyd and the Common Council of Limerick express heartfelt gratitude for the Queen's accession and lasting protection. They hope for continued unity and virtue under the monarch, praising the Crown's influence on religion and welfare. Limerick, Oct. 5, 1805.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felow
Francis
Lloyd
Citi
Limerick
Dublin Footways Scraped Daily Before May First
Inhabitants of Dublin urged to scrape and sweep footway approaches to houses each morning before ten o clock until the first day of May next. Penalty will be enforced by law for noncompliance.
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Dublin
Jerosborough
Ste
Sermon and Collection for United Brethren Missions
A sermon will be preached at the United Brethren church in Bishop Street at twelve o clock with a collection after the evening service at seven to support missions among the Heathen. Benefactions may be sent to listed local collectors or the minister at Bishop Street.
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Supa
Diersnkr
United Brethren
Bishop-Street
James Jackson
Hasex-street
Joseph Dixon
Mary-street
Peter Elliott
Parliament-street
Wm. Osborne
Grafton-street
Rd. Connor
Back-lane
Naval news from the Mediterranean and British fleet actions
The Dublin Journal reports awaiting official Collingwood dispatches on the Mediterranean action dated 26 last month. It notes ships from the Mediterranean, the Topaz, War frigate, and Grognard voyage details, signals of French fleet sailing, and British gains in engagements with Toulon convoy and vessels burned or captured, with notes on Neapolitan campaigns.
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Chester
Holyhead
Mediterranean
Lord Collingwood
Plymouth
Mahon
Gitar
Taulor
Malta
Gibraltar
England
H. B. Smith
Formidable
Smith
Toulon
Oshe
Woolwich
Tuesay
Te Var
Ville de Paris
Minorca
Centaur
Warspite
Holland
Bay of
Maguelona
Schiedam
Baudin
Leon
Boreas
Barcelona
Cape. Crebs
Rosas
Bay of Rosas
Pauline
Gabare
Cette
Nismes
Swedish Ports to Close to British Flag After the Fifteenth
The expected notification to Sir J Saumarez reports ports will shut to British ships after the fifteenth. Our fleet has moved from Carlscrona into Hawk Roads, likely due to season rather than Swedish hostility. An armistice exists between Stockholm and Copenhagen.
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J. Saumarez
Carlscrona
Sweden
Stockholm
Copenhagen
Lord Mayor Knighted and Naval Dispatches From Cork Harbour
News notes Buonaparte’s continued residence at Fontainbleau and Lord Mayor Sir William Stamer’s elevation. Maritime updates report Captain Sir W Bolton on the Druid capturing a French privateer, heavy casualties, and subsequent inquiries. Cork harbour arrivals include Helesia with Prize Revenge, wreck reports near Dunluce, and a Dublin Society meeting electing Dr Hall as Vice President.
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Buonaparte
Fontainbleau
United Kingdom
William Stamer
Druid
Sir W. Bolton
Cove
Helesia
Worth
Cork Harbour
St.Malo
Port Ballintyne
Robert Gamble
Rushmills
J. Moore
Dunluce
Dunluce Castle
W. Keely
Sligo
J. David
J.murray
Gamble
Freedom
London
Cork
Start Bay
Dartmouth
Caroline
Dublin Society
Hall
Archbishop of
Dublin
Court Investigates Prisons Abuses in Metropolis
The court, after being urged by Judge Osporne, examined alleged misconduct in Newgate and the Sheriffs' Prison. He warned of strict scrutiny and potential penalties, while a Grand Jury member reported the Common Council is already probing the Sheriff’s Prison abuses. The session occupied most of yesterday.
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Osporne
Newgate
Common Council
Will and estates of the Duke of Portland
The late Duke of Portland bequeathed 12,000 a year to each of his brothers and sisters, 20,000 to Lady Mary Bentick, and 1,500 to Lady Charlotte Grenville annually, while his eldest son’s intentions were trusted but proved unfounded by the will’s destruction. A Dublin Society memorial seeks tobacco home cultivation amid disrupted America trade. Balbriggan market reports abundant grain and cotton goods and a gang bi case near Dundrum is thwarted by Major Sirr’s constables. one constable injured and two robbers captured.
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Duke of Portland
William
Charles
Frederick
Mary Bentick
Charlotte’ Grenville
Dublin Society
Wade
America
Germany
Cork
Virginia
Balbriggan
Dublin
A. Banditti
Dundrum
Byrne
Sirr
Myrmidons ‘of Justice
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the Dublin Journal
John Stewart
Naples
Zante
St. Marc
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Corfu
Fhursday
Normwagn
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